Breaking the Stress Cycle: Strategies for Calm Decision-Making 📈

A few years ago, my partner and I were deep in negotiations, raising our second round of investment for our first startup. We had just secured new partnerships, but closing this deal was urgent—our investors knew it, and they were pushing hard, demanding more equity in exchange for their capital. My partner was starting to panic, feeling the pressure of the situation.

I paused, remembering one of the first negotiation rules I learned: Attack the problem, not the person. With a fresh mindset, I re-entered the negotiation room, focusing on the issue at hand rather than the stress surrounding it. We secured the deal, without sacrificing our valuation or giving away too much.

This moment reminded me of how I approach trading: emotions can cloud your judgment and lead to poor decisions. It’s essential to stay centered, calm, and focused, especially during moments of market chaos.

Here’s how to manage stress in trading:

📌 Breathe. Step back and take a few deep breaths to reset your mind. Emotional reactions only lead to mistakes.

📌 Pray and ask for guidance. Whether it’s seeking clarity or grounding, asking for guidance can help you refocus.

📌 Stop Listening to Everyone. And yes, by everyone I mean crypto influencers intentionally misleading you. Find trusted and often contrarian voices, and learn to spot the truth with your own analysis. Continued learning is crucial. Always!

📌 Take action, but manage risk. Trust your strategy, but never overexpose yourself. Protect your capital.

📌 Let it go. Once the trade is placed, focus on life outside of the charts. Don’t obsess over every tick—your peace matters.

Trading should never be a game of panic. Stay calm, and let the strategy work.

Cheers and happy trading!

El Shaddai: (Hebrew: אֵל שַׁדַּי) – “God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One.” His grace sustains.

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